Justin Choate | Relief Pitcher

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Diamondbacks acquired RHP Justin Choate and a player to be named later from the Rays in a three-team trade.

The Diamondbacks sent Heath Bell to Tampa Bay and David Holmberg to Cincinnati in the deal. The trade was mostly motivated by salary relief, as Arizona now has another $5.5 million to work with this winter. Choate, 22, posted a 2.88 ERA and 35/9 K/BB ratio in 40 2/3 innings with Low-A Hudson Valley during his first season of pro ball in 2013. Tue, Dec 3, 2013 04:13:00 PM

Miller underwent Tommy John surgery in May and is expected to remain sidelined until midway through the 2018 season. He's entering his final season of arbitration this winter after taking home $4.7 million in 2017.